COVID-19 Vaccine, Pregnancy, & Breastfeeding: Frequently Asked Questions, Answered by a board-certified OB-GYN.
WATCH FIRST: Background information about COVID Vaccines & Pregnancy, TTC, Breastfeeding in my first video HERE:
Questions discussed in this video:
–How do mRNA vaccines work?
–What is the difference between the 2 mRNA vaccines?
–Do the vaccines cause infertility or have negative effects on fertility?
–If I’m pregnant or breastfeeding, should I wait a certain amount of time to get pregnant after receiving the vaccine?
–Should I skip the second dose if I conceive between the doses?
–Is there a specific trimester of pregnancy when I should avoid receiving the vaccine?
–What about the risk of fevers in the first trimester?
–If I’m third trimester when offered the vaccine should I just wait until I am postpartum to receive it?
–Do I have to pump and dump or stop breastfeeding to receive the vaccine?
–How could the vaccine offer protection to the fetus in pregnancy or baby during breastfeeding?
–How do antibodies work?
–When will I be offered the vaccine?
–How much immunity will my 12/18/24 month receive if they drink breastmilk?
RESOURCES & MORE INFO
**INTRO
-How the mRNA vaccine works:
-Comparing the two mRNA vaccines (Pfizer & Moderna):
—–Instagram accounts to follow: @kinggutterbaby @jessicamalatyrivera @science.sam @twodustytravelers @amandahowellhealth @doctor.darien
—–Trusted organizations:
—–NYTimes Vaccine tracker:
**FERTILITY:
—–Does the vaccine cause infertility? Watch Dr. Natalie Crawford @Natalie Crawford, MD (Infertility specialist doctor) debunk and share more information on fertility and COVID vaccine questions in these two videos:
—–Read this NYTimes article debunking this myth:
—–Read the ASRM (American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the group of doctors who specialize in fertility and infertility treatments):
—–Read the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists) statement about Reproductive Health & COVID Vaccine:
**PREGNANCY:
—–Read the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists) statement about Reproductive Health & COVID Vaccine:
—–Read the SMFM (Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine) patient education materials on the COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy:
—–Watch MamaDoctorJones, @Mama Doctor Jones another board-certified OB-GYN’s videos on the COVID vaccine and pregnancy
**BREASTFEEDING:
—–Read the American Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Statement on
—–Read the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists) statement about Reproductive Health & COVID Vaccine:
—–Read the SMFM (Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine) patient education materials on the COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy:
**Video is for educational purposes only and should not be used as personal medical advice. Please discuss anything related to your own health, diagnosis, and treatment with your own medical provider as information in this video may not pertain to your individual and specific situation.**
